People who sleep less than 6 hours per night have a shorter life, according to a recent study.  After reviewing 16 studies conducted on more than 1.3 million people, a team of researchers from two universities1 found that people who sleep for less than the recommended 6-8 hours each night have a 12% higher risk of dying prematurely.
Previous research showed that sleep deprivation may be associated with heart disease, high blood pressure, obesity, type 2 diabetes and high cholesterol level.
The study also showed that consistent over long sleeping can be …

To cope up with emotional problems like stress, depression and anxiety during the cold season but also to develop and strengthen a healthy body, green tea is highly recommended.
Green tea contains numerous polyphenols which grant high antioxidant properties. Due to these properties, green tea has protective effects against cardiovascular diseases, cancer, arthritis, diabetes, seasonal diseases, Alzheimer and Parkinson and against aging also.
During the cold winter, the green tea helps you find the emotional equilibrium which is at high risk during this time of the year when the lack of sunlight …

Recently, scientists from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine have discovered that an already in used medicine, that was treating acne since 1970s, targets immune cells in which HIV lies dormant and preventing their reactivation and replication.
Minocycline, in combination with a drug cocktail known as HAART (Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy) will likely improve the treatment regimens of HIV-infected patients. Scientists state that the major advantage of the new treatment is that the virus appears less able to develop drug resistance because the drug targets cellular pathways and not viral proteins …

Antioxidants are the best that foods can offer, helping you stay young and reducing the risk of cancer and heart diseases. A huge source of antioxidants is found in wine and blueberries, but there are other food sources, some of them quite unexpected.
Canola oil is rich in the antioxidant alphacopherol, which prevents the formation of free radicals that can lead to cardiovascular diseases and other chronic conditions. One tablespoon of canola oil contains 16% of the daily value of alphacopherol.
Eggs contain lutein, a powerful antioxidant which protects the eyes …

Although there isn’t a “forever young” formula, you can fight old age with a healthy diet. By giving your body the required vitamins and minerals you will stay healthy and young longer.  Here are seven foods that will help you say no to aging:
Bilberries – reduce inflammation and fight oxidation problems which are related to memory problems.
Chocolate – reduces the risk of hypertension, type 2 diabetes, kidney diseases and dementia.
Fish – rich source of omega-3 fatty acids which helps prevent cholesterol problems and protects against abnormal heart rhythm.
Olive oil – …